1.
Using the vertical T-Clamp, lock the rotating plate in “Pop-up to Catcher”
position (vertically upward).
2.
Make sure the horizontal T-Clamp engages the indentation of the base
shaft. This is done by lining up the horizontal T-Clamp with the red dot on
the base casting, and hand-tightening the T-Clamp.
3.
Lower JUGS to a horizontal position, with the Feed Chute facing
upward.
4.
Slightly loosen the Base T-Clamp that secures the legs.
5.
Grasp two legs, and twist them towards your sides.
6.
Tighten the Base T-Clamp.
7.
Grasp and lift the two legs. Roll the JUGS as you would a wheelbarrow.
8.
Do not roll tires on surfaces that might damage the tire. If the tire becomes
deformed, flat, or damaged, do not use it. Replace tire only with ones the
manufacturer recommends.
NOTE: When you want to instantly move the location of the throw for certain
groundball and flyball drills, loosen the horizontal T-Clamp enough (6
or 7 turns) so that you can pivot the top of JUGS 360 degrees around
the base. However, when throwing to a specific target is desired, as
in pitching, ALWAYS make sure the horizontal T-Clamp is securely
tightened into the indentation on the shaft located directly above the
red dot on the base casting.
Transporting
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Maintenance
Review the following instructions carefully to maintain maximum
accuracy with your JUGS Pitching Machine.
Maintain tire pressure at 16 to 17 psi.
Cleaning
•
Keep machine clean, and free of grit and dirt. Always use a clean
damp cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean machine.
•
Periodically, you must clean the wheel to help maintain its maximum
performance. A dirty wheel can easily be distinguished by either a dark
ring around the wheel surface or when the surface itself has turned yellow
and has a very glossy or shiny finish..
•
Using medium grade sandpaper (sometimes an even coarser grade is
necessary depending on the amount of soil buildup) begin to scrub the
tire surface. This process can be very tedious and may take up to 10
minutes per tire. However, it is necessary to completely remove all foreign
substances from the tire to prepare them for better machine performance.
You should sand the tire whenever you notice the soil build-up forming.
Always sand tire with the power switch OFF and the machine
unplugged.
•
Once you complete this operation the tire surface will, in most cases, take
on the white color it was originally. Maintaining the tire in this fashion will
not only maximize the performance and accuracy of your machine, but it
will extend the life of the tire.
Storage
•
Always store machine and extension cord in separate, clean, dry secured
areas. Cover the machine with a suitable dust cover that does not retain
moisture. Do not use plastic.
•
Pop-up to Catcher:
By adjusting the vertical T-Clamp, position the feed
chute to point upward vertically for popups to
catchers. The ball will go straight up.
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